The church sits on a side street just a few minutes’ walk from Tokyo’s bustling Shibuya district, home to one of the world’s ...

Ekiben” culture may be dying out, but a leading Tokyo department store is doing its level best to help operators find new ...

I took Japan's famous bullet train Shinkansen for the first time. My trip from Osaka to Tokyo was quick with comfy seats, but ...

The incident caused cancellations and delays on the Gakkentoshi Line, affecting about 150 passengers. Read more at ...

When Shiori Ito publicly accused a well-known journalist of raping her in 2017, she was mostly ignored. Instead, hate mail ...

Adventure-seekers can enjoy a blend of excitement and natural beauty in Hinohara village aboard a nine-passenger monorail ...

Ornamental trees and shrubs adorn the grounds of the Ekō House of Japanese Culture in Düsseldorf's Niederkassel district.

Half an hour by train from Shibuya (the Tokyo district famed for its chaotic crossing), this lesser-known city may be the ...

Ichiro Suzuki, a new member of the U.S. Baseball Hall of Fame, speaks during an event in Tokyo on Feb. 5, 2025.

Visitors looking for the "real Japan" may find it on a new long trail two hours from Tokyo that shows off the country's ...

Don’t expect raucous party scenes or over-the-top après-ski. In Japan, it’s all about the snow. Here’s a primer on where to ...